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How to Survive Morning and Night Classes

Throughout your time in college, it’s almost impossible to avoid morning and night classes. It’s important to attend these classes, even when you’re tired or hungry. Finding ways to make these classes a bit more interesting makes for an easier semester. Sit in front of the class. Although many students, including me, dread sitting […]

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Did You Know? 5 Hidden Gems in the University Centers

Do you want to be a model? Or someone who influences decisions for student life? Perhaps an investigator adventuring into secret tunnels? Or maybe even just a student snagging the best deals? Events, fundraisers, clubs and job postings are almost on every wall you see in the buildings. After some time, we ignore the collage […]

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Tips for Living off Campus

Written by nkive284 - October 30, 2018 at 12:05 pm. No Comments Tags: campus, campus life, college, college advice, college budget, college tips, college transition, colleges, friendships, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Prospective students, residence halls, Roommates, Socializing, Stevens Point, student life, student tips, UW Colleges, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, Visit UW-Stevens Point, visit UWSP

As many of you are probably aware, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point requires students to live in the residence halls for the first two years of their college experience. The University makes some exceptions for students who plan on living with their parents and commuting to class within a 40 mile radius of Stevens Point. […]

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CNR European Field Experience

Written by Shannon Columb - October 24, 2018 at 4:40 pm. No Comments Tags: Admissions, college, college advice, College of Natural Resources, college tips, Future Pointers, I'm a Pointer, Pointer, Pointer fam, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Pointer Q&A, Pointerlife, pointerpride, pointers, Pointers give back, Prospective students, study abroad, The Pointer, tour UW-Stevens Point, transferring to UWSP, UW Colleges, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSP summer, UWSPblog

Summer Field Experience in Europe Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to travel to Europe, indulge in real German chocolate, float down a canal in Venice and be immersed in different cultures. Studying abroad for an entire semester seemed a little too intimidating to me, so I decided to start looking into summer […]

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Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!

Hello, Pointers! Scholarship season is starting soon! While you may not have thought about filling out applications yet, it’s best if you start early. Below are several options on how to find scholarships and some helpful tips: Scholarships Available Through UW-Stevens Point First-year and transfer scholarships are for new students applying for admission into […]

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